Lead, Knowledge Exchange, Mental Health

Salary range: The salary range for this position is CAD $45.46 - $65.35 / hour Why Fraser Health?:
Join Our Team as a Lead, Knowledge Exchange, Mental Health & Substance Use

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in mental health and substance use services? We’re looking for dedicated professionals to join our dynamic team as a Clinician for Community Mental Health.

**What We're Looking For**:

- ** Qualifications**: Master's degree in Health, Social Sciences, or Education.
- ** Experience**: At least five (5) years' years in a knowledge exchange, project planning or management role in a health, social services, government, or community organization.

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Detailed Overview:
**_ Supporting the Vision, Values, Purpose and Commitments of Fraser Health:_**

**Responsibilities**:

- Supports the identification, planning and implementation of change initiatives relating to knowledge exchange and education, change management, practice development, research, evaluation, health system support / networks, and specialized knowledge exchange consultation, evaluation and LEAN process knowledge supporting the MHSU vision, mandate, and strategic directions.
- Works collaboratively with MHSU leadership team, management team and regional resources in the development, implementation, and evaluation of projects in support of strategic MHSU programs and initiatives; maintains primary responsibility for overall project management as appropriate and directed.
- Reviews relevant evidence-informed and promising practice literature and consults with clinical leaders and specialists to integrate evidence-informed approaches which support the long-term strategic plan.
- Implements the LEAN principles, where applicable, and develops standards of performance that are based on LEAN process innovation to improve MHSU service delivery utilization and quality.
- Guides the identification, collection, and analysis of relevant information relating to current programs, initiatives and/or projects and synthesizes findings to put forward recommendations to the MHSU leadership team for development, implementation, analysis, dissemination of findings, and policy/practice implications.
- Develops and implements communication plans to ensure timely updates are provided to all internal stakeholders.
- Develops and manages content for knowledge exchange systems or platforms.
- Disseminates information and knowledge products, in consultation with the Leader, related to projects, key programs and initiatives under the identified mandate areas through a variety of vehicles.
- Provides updates and/or presentations on change initiatives to internal stakeholders, and when relevant and approved, to external agencies, organizations, and other stakeholders.
- Participates in various committees, working groups, and research and practice networks involving a variety of internal and external stakeholder groups to support the implementation of projects.
- Actively contributes to the development and maintenance of relationships with other Health Authorities, health related community-based organizations, university research networks, communication and knowledge exchange units, the private sector, and other key players to explore and pursue further research, practice, and knowledge exchange opportunities.
- Assists in coordinating regional planning exercises to ensure development of comprehensive and integrated regional strategies and specialized services.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
**Education and Experience**

Master’s degree in Health, Social Sciences, or Education. A minimum of five (5) years in a knowledge exchange, project planning or management role in a health, social services, government, or community organization.

**Competencies**

Demonstrates the leadership practices of the Fraser Health Leadership Framework of Clear, Caring and Courageous and creates the conditions for people to succeed.

**Professional/Technical Capabilities**:

- Knowledge of mental health and substance use research and clinical practices; health systems and policy; population health, prevention, and health promotion; knowledge exchange; developmental evaluation.
- Related experience in: conducting literature searches and reviews, evidence-informed practice reviews, policy analysis, working collaboratively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholder groups; and providing curriculum planning and design, training and education activities.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently as well as in a team.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.